Widespread rainfall, snowfall in the hills, and isolated hailstorms are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and parts of Pakistan from Sunday evening through Tuesday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
A westerly wave affecting southwestern Balochistan will likely cover most upper parts of Pakistan.
Anticipate rain, wind, thunderstorms, and snowfall in Balochistan, the Potohar region, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Kashmir, and nearby hilly areas during this period.
Heavy rainfall might cause flash flooding in local streams in Balochistan. Roads could close due to heavy rain and snowfall in various areas such as Murree, Galyat, Naran, and more.
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Wind, thunderstorms, or hailstorms could damage structures like electric poles and solar panels. Tourists are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, and farmers should take precautions for their crops.
In Islamabad, expect minimum temperatures between 08-10 degrees Celsius on Monday and 09-11 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.
In Rawalpindi, temperatures are forecasted to range from 12-15 degrees Celsius during the same period.
While most parts of the country experienced cold and dry weather over the past 24 hours, freezing conditions were observed in northern areas.
However, southeastern Balochistan saw rain, wind, and thunderstorms.
Rainfall (mm): Gwadar 21, Turbat 10, Ormara, Punjgur, Jiwani 02 and Pasni 01
Leh remained the coldest place in the country where the temperature dropped 09 C below freezing.
In Islamabad, minimum temperature was recorded at 08 C. Relative humidity during the morning was recorded at 83 percent.
In Rawalpindi, minimum temperature was recorded at 12 C. Relative humidity during the morning was recorded at 68 percent.
